A 1zm1OORA TIo PANERPUnLISBED EVERY SATURDAY.TIrE 1ONLY PAPER IN THE PARISHB: L 5BA, ERT... PoPRIErTORJ. D.' . .......... d4or8. . Z. Z *..P....u...........uPblisherIt. Fracmlsville A ug. 1. '7'CoaoNms Iaquasr.--On Sunday 5th. instant, Coroner Ball was called to viewthe body of Henry Green, a colored boy,lying dead on the plantation of S. C.Strung in this Parish. A jury was empanneled, who after hearing the evidenceof eseveral witnesses rendered the verdictthat deeeased eams to his death by a pistol shot ia the spinal cord, fired by Wileon Bsrch.SBAYou SAni Fran COMPANY No.1.At.the Re-organizat on of this Company,last Wednesday evening, the followingefficers were elected to serve for the ensuing year:F. M. Mumford, President; IsadorePollateek, Vice President; B T. WhiteForeman; James Wells, '1st Asst. Foreman; Charles Spencer, 2d Aest. Foreman;Nat. P. Phillips, Secretary; P. J. Magulire, Treasurer. The Roll ofmembershipIs now. open at Mumford's Drug Srore forSsignatures and will remain open nntil;the next meeting, Saturday 18th at 8 P.M.A SPLENDID PAPERn.-We are in receiptof July & August numbers of the True Citises, publishied by the N. Y. MercantileJournal Co., at 350 Pearl St., New Yorkcity. We do not hesitate to say that thehi's Citisesis the finest pap& that comestoour table, making noexception whatever.Its 32 pages are filled with able articleson literary, scientific, political, commervial, mechanical, and miscellaneous sub'jects, which together make up the mostSinteresting and valuable fund of readingmatter we have ever seen containedwithin the columns of anyjournal. Wekeep the "CiOisen" on file in our office andcordially invite our friends to drop in andlook over it. Price only $1,00 per yearpestage paid.-a--TnHY PRnoISED US BREAD BUT GAVEW 1s A $TTon,-that city Council of BayouSara. The fact is, we contracted to dotheirprinting, payable at theend of each_quarter in CAsn. Our billwas confirmedai~6,~ cepted and ordered to bepaid, and we recei-ed a "cask warrant'on the Treasurer, whicI~E;wapt so muchofa cask warrant after all, as the Treasurercould'nt pay it. But one gentleman offered to cash it at 15, another at 20, andno doubt if we had remained do nn thereuntil beer time, we might have had itcashed at sa high as fifty per cent,--discount. Moral,---City Corporations, likeRepublics, are replete with gratitude.ride Vattel's Law of Nations.-Solah !.. Do the city papers say any,thing in. regard to your parish ?Nothing. Do they contain noticesof your schools, meetings, churches,improvements, and hundreds ofother local matters of interest.which your home paper publisheswithout pay ? Not an item. Dothey ever say a word calculated todraw attention to your parish andaid in its progress and enterprise ?Not a line. And there are men whotake such contracted views of thismatter that, unless they are gettingasmany square inches of readingmatter.ino their own as they do ir acity paper, they. think they are notgetting the worth of their money.It reminds as of a man who tookthe largest pair of boots in the boxbecause the price was the same asthe pair, much smaller, that fittedhim.Sensible Advice.--You are askedevery day through the columns of newspapers and by your Druggists to useomething for your Dyspepsia and LiverComplaint that you know nothing aboutyou get discouraged spending moneywith but little success. Now togive yousatisfactoiy proof that Grecn's AugustFloser will cnrg you of Dyspepsia andLiver Complaint with all effects, such assour stomach, Sick Headache, HabitualCostivens, palpitable of the Heant, Heaxiburn, Water-brasheb, Fullness at the pit ofthe Stomaeh, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, swimming of the head,ow spirits, &c., we ask you to go toyour Druggist and get a SampleBottle ofGr'eets August Floeer for 10 cents and tryor a regular size for 75 cents. Two doseswill relieve yon.An old saying (an not altogether anuntrue one) is, "a penysaved is two earnbd~eoording to. this two saved is fourMaaedlnd in purchasing an organ ifyotcan save $50 it is as good as $100earned, which woultgo a great way towtrd the purchase; you can do this bybuying the Star Parlor Organ. See adveritementin another column, and sendfmor circular and price list.Thepr- g 'esf " lroademp  itb as raentlycarle udh~-- odeonst&tiationthroughout the East and Westand which has resulted in theloss of many valuable livesand the destruction of millionsof dollars worth of property,and the wide-spread ramifications of which have astonished and appalled societythroughout the extended territory in which it prevailed,is easily traceable to causeswhich, upon a little reflection,become perfectly manifest andapparent. .Primarily, of course thecause was the repeated reduction in wages, by the railroad companies and whilethis acted as the immediatespring of action, there areothers, more remote indeed,but which have acted with noless force and effect thanthose more immediate andconspicuous.Whether the grievances towhich the laboring employeeshad been subjected were theoutgroth ofecircumstances resulting from. the general depression in monetary and commercial affairs, or were theoffspring of a wide-spread system of mismanagement on thepart of rail-road officials, thelatter of which seems to bethe case to a very large extent,the facts bear out the assertion that many unnecessaryacts of petty tyranny as wellas crushing oppression hadbeen exercised over the laborers, a course that .is and everhas been characteristic of monopolies. Deductions frompay when not actually in performance of labor though necessarily in attendance ; compulsory expenditure from thesmall pittance of salary, athouses belonging to the companies, for the. necessaries oflife ; withholding of pay, ashas often occurred, upon oneor another pretext, whilefamilies were suffering thepangs of hunger ; the repeatedrediuction of Wages until theyreached a standard far short ofthe requirements for the sustenance of wife and children, whilehigh officials rolled and wallowed in wealth, splendor andluxuries under enormous andfabulous salaries which wererather increased than curtailed; these, with thousands ofother grievances, combined toarouse that feeling of mingleddistrust and envy that culminated in the most formidableresistance to law that has evermarked the history of ourcountry.As is the case in almost every instance of the kind, excesses were committed, and amovement, eminently properand justifiable in its inception degenerated into the vio%lence and outrages of an organized band of thieves, murderers and incendiaries.Terribly dear as has beenthe purchase price of the experience, valuable lessonshave been learned, by whicha harvest of profit may bereaped fbr the future,-a conmummation sincerely to bewished. Among other disalosures wrought, is the conspicuous inadequacy of thestate governments of the larger Commonwealths of theNorth and West to cope withmny considerable insurrectionthat may arise. within their,orders, and the demonstraion of the facility with whichthe very seat of government,f our country could be captured by a well organized anddetermined mob. Shouldthese experiences lead to thedevising of some system bywhich legal authority may bethe better sustained withouttoo great a circumscription ofpersonal rights, the "greatstrike" will not have beenwithout its peculiar benefits.UrNoN BwNS ,OLUNT SacIrrY.Ia out last lasse we made brieflleation ta this assooiation in eonscttion with their annual feast,which was In course of eelebrationat the time we went to press.Through the courtesy of the societyrepresented In their President, wewere enabled to inspect the liberalarrangements made for the entertainment of their members and invited guests and to partake of theabundance of choice viands provided for their refreshment.The table which extended overa distance of not leso that 75 feet inlength was spread upon the premisesof Robert Hewlet, in this village,who is Treasurer of the organization and who was a member of thereception committee for the occassion.' A canopy of canvass wasspread over the entire length of thetable to protect it and the assembled company from the sun whichwas intensely hot. Therb was nOlack, either as to quantity or quality of the most substantial or moredelicate dishes, tastefully arrangedand served up in a manner speciallycalculated to tempt the appetite. In.deed there was a super-abundanceof Turkey, Chicken, Sugar-curedhams, deliciously barbecued, beef.mutton and pig, flanked with veg,etables, fruits and an extensivevariety of dessert and generous sup'ply of wines. To sum up, it wasthe finest "spread" we have seen inmany a long day, and reflectedgreat credit upon our friends of the"Benevolents."We have frequently had occasionto mark the perfect order and decorum preserved by the membersof the society when paying thelast sad tribute to the dead, andthe spontaneous manner in whichthey turn out upon such occasions.The objects of the association as setforth in their constitution and bylaws, and'indeed, as envinced in theirpractical working, is to foster chris,tian love, union and peace; to attend and alleviate the sick, to administer to the wants of the destitute in feeding the hungry andclothing the naked, and to bury thedead. The society wsoe founded inthe year of 1867, and if we msitekeu-c, is chartered by the. Legislature.As we said before we wishthem a hearty God speed in theirnoble efforts to subserve the endsof charity. In all their legitimateand reasonable undertakings thecolored people of West Felicianuwill find no warmer firiend andsupporter than the W. F. SENTINEL.PROCEEDING-SOF THECITY COUNCIL OF BAYOU SARA.MAYOR'S OFFICE,BAYOU SARA, LOUISIANA.August 4th, 1877.At a regular meeting held this eveningthere were present :E. W. Whiteman, Mayor; Jas. Wells,C. Bockel, J. F. Irvine, Wm. Deutch,Councilmen ; WVm. Homerich, Absent.The minutes of the last regular meetingwere read corrected and approved.The finance committee oppointed to examine into the financial condition of theTown, at the last meeting, made the following report which report being readwas on motion unanimously adopted.We the Committee appointed to examine the books of the Mayor, Treasurer and Ce'lector, beg leave to submitthe following report: that after a carefulexamination of said books we find thaton the 1st of April, 1877, the indebtedness of the town amounted to the sumof....................... $2296.17.-New warrants issuedto the 4th day of Aug.1877,........................ 945.00.Total indebtedness .......... 3241.17.Credits.By amount of Licensesand Taxes paid intotreasury to Aug 4th,1877,.......... $1936.10.By amount of warrants registeredtwice............ $210.00· $2146.10.Amount of debt to Aug.4th, 1877,................... $1095.07There is due the town inunpaid Licenses andTaxes, $485.50.Cash in Treasury, say........ $50,00.On motion the reports of the Mayor,Treasurer and Collector were placed inpossession of the Secretary for future reference.The followring accounts wore approvedby Committee on finance, and warrantsauthorized to be issued for the same.BillofDr. I. U. Ball, inqneston body ofBernard Redon June 30th, 1877 $10.00.Bill of Geo. Bailey for closing and openingold boiler, Aug. 4th, 1877 $2.50. Bill ofWest Feliciana Septinel, for printingdevenue bill April28th, 1877, 611.00, Billor printing Dog Law, July 21, '77. $2.00Bill of Henry Ogden, for Board of twopaupers 2 days, $4.00.On motion and seconded the Dog Lawpassed July 13th, 1877, was amended toread.-That tL; purchase price of a muzzle and stamp be considered as the Taxpaid on the dog for his life time insteadof for one yearAiOn motion Mar Wells was appointedas a member of the Committee on streetawd levees, during the abeenoe of MrI 1ine. Osi motion and seconded it wasresolved-that any person reesiding within the corporation shall have the privilege of shooting plas oommittina depredatious upon their propery. twasalso resolved, that hereafter the Constable shall resort to some otLer method ofkilling dogs roaming at large withoutmusles than by shooting them-say bopoisoning, or other means. It was movedand seconded that these proceedings bepublished in the West Feliciana Sentinel. There being no other business fortransaction, the meeting adjourned.E. W. WHITEMAN,W. L; ~-fL., Mayor.See'ty.PROCEEDINGSor *rnsPOLICE JURY OF WEST FELICIANA.STAIr or LovIsINA,PARIa or0 WEST FSLICIANA,August 6th, 1877.The Jury met in accordance with law,the following members present: ThomasRaynham, V. D. Walsh, Chas. DeckerandJ. J. Winn. A quorum being presentthe Jury proceeded to business. Theminutes of last meeting were read, corrected and adopted.Resolved, That the Sheriff be and heis hereby authorized to make a contractto furnish wood not exceeding twelve (12)cords, said wood to be used for the jail.This contract to be given to the lowestbidder and not to exceed three dollars,($3) per cord.Resolved, That an appropriation ofthirty-five dollars(35) in additiou to theonehundred and fifty dollars ($15O.00) already, appropriated, be and the same ishereby appropriated to repair bridgeknown as the Seeders Long Bridge. Billof A. T, Gastrell for building jail, a balance of $270.28 was approved and ordered to be paid. Bill of A.JB. Bryant for $10.00as part of salary for services as constableup to July 1st 1877, was accepted and approved. Bill of George Morgan for sixmonths services as constable, for $10.00,was appoved. W. Douglas Rogillio wasappointed road overseer in place ofJames Kimbal. The following bills werereferred to Finance Committee.Bill of J. J. Barrow, Sheriff, for repairson bell, five dollars, ($5.00). Bill of C. M.Barrow Clerk, for repairs on the Clerk'sOffice heal, five dollars ($5.00). Bill ofW. S. D. Hamilton. for services as Justiceof the Peace, fifteen dollars ($15.00). Billof West Feliciana Sentinel, for publication of P. Jury Proceedings eleven dollars and twenty-five cents. ($11.25). Billof A. T. Gastrell for repairs on CourtHouse gate two dollars and twenty-fivece uts. ($2.25) Warrant issued in favor ofL. G. Stirling for $100.00'b Tax Collector. Bill of J. J. Barrow for maintenanceof James V. White in jail, twenty dollarsand'we,,ty cents $20.20.There being no further business beforethe Jury, the roll was called and thefollowing present: T. Raynham, V. D.Walsh, Chas. Decker and J. J. Winn.On motion the Jury adjourned sisle die.J. W. DEDERICK,G. M. MILLER, Pres.Clerk.SHERIFF'S SALE -The Stateof Louisiana-Parish of West Feliciana7th Judicial District Court No. 2631. S.B. Newman & Co. vs. J. J. Wade.By virtue of and in obedience to a writof fi. fa. issued in the above styled suitfrom the Honorable 7th Judicial DistrictCourt, and to me dir cted-I have seizedand will offer for sale to the highest bidder, at the Court House, in St. Francisville on Saturday, the 15 day of September1877, at the hour of 11 o'clock, A. M. ofsaid day; this being the third Saturday ofsaid mouth, the following described property to-wit.-A certain tract of landtogether with all the buildings and improvements thereon or thereunto belonging and the crops of cotton &c thereon,situated in the Parish of West Felicianaand known as the river side plantation;Bounded on the North by lands of Mrs.O. R. Wade, West by the Mississippi river, back and below by lands now or formerly of W. R. Barrow, and containing745 acres more or less and being the sameproperty purchased by J. J. Wade ofCharles E. Percy on the 5th day of January 1866, and by the said Charles E.Percy acquired of James R. Wimbish,Terms of Sale.-Cash with the benefit of appraisement.JNO. J. BARROW.Aug.11,1877. Sheriff.WELT DIGGING.I would respectfully inform personshaving wells to dig, recurb or clean outthat the same will be promptly attendedto by addressing the undersigned throughthe Post Office at this place.B. BRANIGAN,ar31--6m. Et. -l2i ,cir lle, La"t1'HOUSE PAINTERSATTENTION.'=gB./XTER, BELL - CQO.'SPURE LIQUID PAINTS,oRHOUSE PAINTER'S COLORSVWe beg to invite the special attentionofDealers and Consumers to thesePAINTb. They are manufactured fromthe very BEST AND CHOICEST PIGMENTS, and mixed orthioned with onlySTRICTLY PURE Linseed Oil and Turpentine, and they cannot be excelled incovering capacity, durability, fineness andbeauty offinish. They will neitherchalk, flake, or peel off, and work withperfect freedom under the brush. Theyweigh from 15 to 10 lbs per gallon, which,of itself, POSITIVELY demonstrates tlheirpurity and superiority.The various compounds known in ti,market as Chemical Paints, contain onlysabour 50 per cent. of Paint; the balanceis water, introduced into the same by theuse of an alkali, to combine it. Thelast mentioned Paints, so-called, onlyweigh from 9 to 10 Ibs per gallon, whichwe think certainly proves their lack ofcapacity or body. When water is mixed with Paint, it not only destroys itsbody, but, to a very great extent, its adhesiveness, which all practical men knowis of the highest importance to preserve,n order to make a durable Paint.We think, from the statement we havemade, that buyers cannotfail to at ONCEperceive that their interest will be bestpromoted by buying our Liquid Paints(i.e. Pure 'aints), in preference to theso-called Paints referred to.Sample card and prices sent free on applioation.BAXTER, BELL & CO.,18 Murray St., New York,Manufacturers and dealers in all Paints,Colors, &c, Mar.17.'77-6nNOTICE.The Felielana Female Collegiate Instltute, tormerly at Jackson La. will beoened on Wednsda ,Sth i .187 stafitn VI on the ,,. .. R.ix miles from Say4 La,, uder thedirection of Mrs. V. Z. Howell (MiVirginia Catlett,) Principal. For termsand other information, address Mrs. V.Z. Howell, Bayou Sara, La.July,14,'77,nm.SQUARE DEAL SALOONAND BILLIARD ROOM.B..T. WHIrTE, Proprietor.BAYOU SAn, LA.Ice Cold Aurora Beer always'on hand.The Bat is constantly supplled withchoicest brands of wines, Liquors andCigars.A sumptuous Free Lunch spread everySunday morning. Attached to the establlshment is a Splendid Billiard Table.All appointments as customary in a firstclass Saloon.HALF POUND TURNIP SEEDFREE IONE OS. CABBAGI SEED FREE iSAVINO arranged with one of theH most * axtensive seed growers in.,merica for a large supply of the bestseed of this year's growth, at extra lowprices, we propose to give, as a SpeciltPrem i un to every new subseriber toOur Home Jouurnal for the sixmonths fromn July 1, 1877, who seuds $.25, one half pound of the early flat dutchstrap leaf TURNIP SEED, and one ouncelate fiat dutch CABBAGE SEED. Postage prepaid on seeds and paper.Every Planter and farmer should plantthat much or more of each of tle above;and this will enable him to get the paperat the regular yearly rate of $ 5), besides75 cents worth of seed free. Ilnstru'tionsehow to plant the turnip and cabbagemailed with seed when desired. Send$1 25, and you will receive tile oil.W.sTand InST weekly agric.ullttural journalin the South for six months, besides 75cts. worth of the best, freshest and mostdesirable seed for Fall planting FREE !OUR HOME JOURNAL AND RURALO UTHLANDis a large 16-page 64-column paper, published weekly. It contains everything ofvalue to Southern Agriculture, all thelatest Telegraphic News, News from allthe Southern States, the Reports of theMarkets, departments for the FamilyCircle, Young Folks, Domestic Economy,Valuable Recipes and Manufacturing,Literary, Foreign, Scientific, and Misceleaneous Items, wit and Humor, etc.,and in usefulness and variety of readingmatter is not excelled by any paper inAmerica. The Fourteenth Volume commences July 1, 1877. Send $1 25 and getit for six months, together with 75 centsworth of seeds Free: AddressOur Home Journal and Rural Soutlland,New Orleans.State in what paper you saw this advertisement.july & Aug. 'T7.A. "S"BO..MERCII.VNT. TAILOR.PRINCIPAL STREET,Bayou Sara, La.,Announces to the citizens of WestFeliciana and neighboring Parishes andCounties, that he has always on hand acomplete and seasonable stock of goods,and that he guarantees perfect satisfaction in fitting, and quality of goodsand work. Charges reasonable.MAX FISCIIER. AUGUST FISCIIERS, W. Corner of Front d SunStreets.LBAYOOU SARA, LA.HAVE CONSTANTLY in store for saleat prices conformable with thetimes, full and complete lines of Whitegoods, Ladies Dress Goods, House-keeper's articles, and a gcneral assortment offancy and staple dry goods:Victoria Lawns,Nainsooks, SwissMulls, Piques, Bish-.op Lawns, Linen Lawns,Dross Linens, Mozambiques, Grenadines, OrgandyMuslins, FrenchPercales, Irish Linens, Bobbinet Bars,Laces and Curtains,Parasols, large variety. Umbrellas, assorted stylesand qualities. Calicos, Bleached Cottons,Cambrics, Sheetings,Chbildrens Cassimeres,GentsCassimeres,Cottonados,Jeans, Denims, Tick-iogs by the yard or piece.We invite an inspection of our largeassortment of Ladies, Childrens, Mens,and Boys Hosiery, and Kid Gloves, LisleThread, Gauntlets, Ties, Ribbons, Embroideries Laces, Ruehings, Corsets, Ladies Ready-made Under wear, etc., Perfumery, Toilet, Articles, and notions.We have on hand also, a fresh and wellselected, stock of Clothing, Boots, Shoes,Hats and Caps and a general assortmentof gentlcemens under-wear and furnishinggoods.Dealers in Faucy and Staple groceries,Provisions, western Produce andPlantation Supplies. Agents forthe renowned Singer SewingMIachine and its variousattachments.SPECIAL NOTICE.-We are the owners of the outstanding elaims and indebtednesses due to the late firm of MannFischer & Co.The Citizens of East Feliclana, PointeCoupee, and Wilkinson County, Miss.,will find it to their interest and advanage to open up a trade with us. All orders from abroad promptly, and carefullyfilled.r Highest market price paid for cotteon,Magazine 8t.j bete.ºosNatches Ally.New Orlei.GEN. CRABs. E. SMIn Omfce-Osear F.Leaks, T. B,Termsa Only " soeaThe undersigned havingunexpired lease of Mesers& Oo., in the above hotel,isession of the same anof announcing to his tlie that it will be kept summer for regular aand day boulstl oaLtsBBAL TLNo pains of expense will beinsure the comfort of his gumThe hotel will be entirerefited and refurnisheduiemar.CiAS. E. SMIPBiloxi, MiatisdlmThe Montroes House is now opgreception of guest.The undersigned respectjwjhis friends and the travelingerally that the house has bely renovated, refitted, and Imade to suit the most exact oror expense will be spared toMontrose House up to its usualfirst class in every respect. Tseerate. Special rates to fatmilesmanent guests.Telegrams or letterefor rooesattended to.Meals furnished to excersioniP. J. MoF.' J. ELDER. V. *.LDER a 00oo,FIRE 4 LIFE INVSURA.NCE dAWoodville. MassissRepresent the following PrFiCampanies:U. S. Branch Liverpool andGlobe, assets over 3,655,000.of Jackson, Miss., Assets overPhoenix, of Brooklyn, Assets eve000(. Home, of New York,$6,104,000. Manhattan, of New ysets over $900,000. Hanover,York, Assets over $1,600,000.leans Ins. Association, cash$525,000. Piedmont and ArlieInsurance Co., Richmond Va.,Also agents for East & WestParishes of the Royal Canadianof Montreal. Capital $6,000,060.Rates Generally lower, andmore tangible than in Newtual Companies.Correspondence solicited hrisboring Cc'nti'c and Parishes, mldesired irjbretfaios ioste cAeWe give particular attention tsurance of Churches, Dwethrm property for a terml ofnow offer $10b0 policies for 3 yamlow rate of $20. Gin Housea specialty.r~i"For further particularsElder & Co. Woodville, MissisdJOHN D. AUSTEN, St. Franeisvi lNROBERT S. AUSTEN, JackassLOUIS NAUMAN, Clinton La.,tub.F. M. MUMFORD, M. D.Drutggist &ist.No 5 PrieilBayou Sara IaDrugs, Medicines, Chemical-,Toilet Soaps, Fancy HairTooth Brushes, CoalmbPerfnnmery and Fancy.Toilet Articles,Trusses,ShoulderBraces, Grassand Garden Seeds,Pore Wines and Liquors,for Medical purposes. PailOils Varnishes, Dye-stuffs,Linseed oil. Lard oil, NeOtfoot oil, Coal oil, CarbonLamps and lamps trimmingSall descriptions. Pens, I nPencils, Slates, Paper, Smusic, Blank Books, PoCutlery, Razors, Razor SSargical Instroments, the ebsd a r d patent medleins&e. &c., a fresh andcomplete assortment of allof which articles, constantlyhand.ii Physicians prescripcarefully compounded at all h9TH E BEST ARE.i"W.2B,.BRQDWAY N.117 BENECA 00 CLEA:.juuo 14m ,